Surgical Techniques
Surgical Techniques
Cost-conscious choices for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
Attention to the costs of the surgical devices, instruments, and related products you use can help ensure greater value for the care you provide—...
Surgical Techniques
For uterine-sparing fibroid treatment, consider laparoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation
Profile of a new minimally invasive treatment option
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Tips and techniques for robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy
With robotic assistance, a surgeon can reduce blood loss, shorten hospitalization, and ease laparoscopic suturing and knot-tying—but myomectomy is...
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Robotic vesicovaginal fistula repair: A systematic, endoscopic approach
Although traditionally rare, this is a challenging repair that you may begin to encounter more often. Here, steps to an expert approach to...
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Pros and cons of robotics in endometriosis surgery
Video commentary from Arnold P. Advincula, MD
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Elective laparoscopic appendectomy in gynecologic surgery: When, why, and how
This operation may be beneficial in certain populations of women, provided the surgeon has the necessary expertise and counsels the patient...
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Top gynecologic surgeons gather for 2012 PAGS
A roundup of the Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery (PAGS) symposium held December 13–15, 2012, in Las Vegas
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When and how to place an autologous rectus fascia pubovaginal sling
Although synthetic midurethral slings remain the standard of care for most women with stress urinary incontinence, an autologous graft is a safe...
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How to avoid intestinal and urinary tract injuries during gynecologic laparoscopy
By arming yourself with knowledge of the most common complications—and their causes—and employing well-chosen surgical strategies, you can lower...
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Ins and outs of straight-stick laparoscopic myomectomy
The multiple advantages a laparoscopic approach to myomectomy can offer over laparotomy hinge on surgical technique—from preoperative evaluation...
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How to avoid major vessel injury during gynecologic laparoscopy
Attention to anatomy, entry techniques, and operative devices can help avert serious injury. Also vital is a plan to manage potential...